James Comey, former FBI director, after indictment: "I am still innocent, I am not afraid..."
James Comey, former FBI director, against whom an indictment was filed for the second time on Tuesday, this time for a picture of seashells that justice officials said constitutes a threat to President Donald Trump, announced that he is "still innocent and not afraid."
TL;DR
- James Comey, former FBI director, faces a second indictment.
- The indictment is for a social media post featuring seashells that officials claim is a threat to President Donald Trump.
- Comey denies the charges, stating he is "still innocent" and "not afraid."
- He criticized the Justice Department's actions, calling them un-American.
- The seashell photo, posted last May, formed the numbers '86 47', which critics interpreted as '86' (slang for remove or discard) and Trump being the 47th president.
- Comey was previously charged last September for allegedly lying to Congress, but those charges were dismissed.
- Comey's relationship with Trump soured before the 2016 election due to the FBI's investigation into Trump's campaign and Russia ties.